Our story

Built for Banking. Driven by Precision.

MRP Recruiting — Market Recruit Place — was founded on the belief that banking institutions deserve a recruiting partner who truly understands their world.

MRP Recruiting team in a modern office

Who we are

A Firm Born from the Industry

MRP Recruiting was established by banking professionals who saw a gap in the market — too many generalist firms placing candidates without the depth of knowledge the financial services industry demands.

We built MRP to be different. Every search we conduct is led by recruiters with direct banking experience, giving us the credibility to assess candidates and the relationships to find talent that never appears on a job board.

From community banks to global institutions, we've partnered with organizations of every size — always with the same commitment to precision, discretion, and results.

What guides us

Our Core Values

Precision

We don't flood inboxes with unqualified candidates. Every shortlist is curated, vetted, and relevant to your specific needs.

Discretion

Banking is a relationship business. We handle every search — and every candidate — with the confidentiality the industry requires.

Expertise

Our team has worked in banking. We speak the language, understand the culture, and know what separates good from exceptional.

Partnership

We're not a vendor — we're a long-term partner invested in your institution's success and your candidates' career growth.

The team

Experienced Recruiters. Banking Backgrounds.

Our team brings decades of combined experience across banking, financial services, and executive search.

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Marcus R. Powell
Founder & Managing Director

15+ years in banking and financial services recruitment. Former commercial banker turned talent advisor to leading institutions.

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Rachel Chen
Director, Executive Search

Specializes in C-suite and senior leadership placement across regional and national banks. Known for her deep candidate network.

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James Okafor
Senior Recruiter, Investment Banking

Former investment banking analyst with a talent for identifying deal-ready professionals for boutique and bulge bracket firms.

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Diane Hartley
Recruiter, Risk & Compliance

Deep expertise in regulatory and compliance talent, helping institutions navigate complex hiring requirements with confidence.

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you're building a team or exploring your next opportunity, we'd love to connect.